Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology, Andrew Bolton
Manus x Machina – A Stunning Exploration of Fashion, Craft, and Technology
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What happens when handcraft meets machine precision? A new era of fashion is born.
Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology is the official exhibition catalogue of the acclaimed 2016 Costume Institute show at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Curated by Andrew Bolton, this visually rich volume explores the evolving relationship between handmade and machine-made fashion, showcasing over 170 garments from haute couture and ready-to-wear designers such as Chanel, Dior, Iris van Herpen, and Hussein Chalayan.
Content and Genre
- Genre: Art & Design / Fashion / Exhibition Catalogue
- Themes: craftsmanship, innovation, haute couture, technology, design history
- Style: richly illustrated, scholarly yet accessible
The book is organized around the traditional métiers of haute couture—embroidery, featherwork, pleating, lacework—and contrasts them with cutting-edge techniques like 3D printing, laser cutting, and ultrasonic welding. It includes essays by fashion scholars and stunning photography that captures the artistry and complexity of each piece.
Why Read This Book?
- A must-have for fashion historians, designers, and creatives
- Features iconic pieces from the world’s leading fashion houses
- Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in collaboration with Yale University Press
- This copy is in excellent condition – as good as new, with no visible damage or markings
About the Author
Andrew Bolton is Head Curator of The Costume Institute at The Met. He is known for curating groundbreaking exhibitions such as Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, China: Through the Looking Glass, and Camp: Notes on Fashion. His work bridges fashion, art, and cultural commentary, making him one of the most influential voices in contemporary fashion curation.
Reception in the Media
- The New York Times called the exhibition “a dazzling meditation on the future of fashion.”
- Vogue praised the catalogue as “a collector’s item in its own right.”
- The Guardian highlighted its “thoughtful essays and breathtaking visuals.”
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Product Information
Title: Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology
Author: Andrew Bolton
Publisher: The Metropolitan Museum of Art / Yale University Press
ISBN: 9781588395924
Language: English
Binding: Original perforated card covers housed in a clear plastic sleeve
Pages: 256
Illustrations: Full-color photographs throughout
Edition: First edition, 2016
Dimensions: 34.0 x 23.0 x 2.5 cm
Weight: Approx. 2.1 kg
Condition: As good as new; clean pages, tight binding, no visible wear
Categories: Fashion, Art & Design, Exhibition Catalogues, Technology in Fashion
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